In Memory of
Tom Owen
Keene
Keene
1930 - 2016
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Carolyn Augustine Keene
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Aleena
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Nancy and Tommy Keene
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Misty "Sam" Walton-Cole
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Tom,Leigh and Lexi Martin
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Jim and Jo Ann Gile
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Reba & Marvin Hiebert
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Neva Dill
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Julie Leonard
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Cedie Dawn
"I'm gonna try my best to play college softball for you Pa. That way I can be one"
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Destyne Marie montemayor
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Destyne Marie montemayor
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Savannah Rose Montemayor
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Savannah Rose Montemayor
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Oce
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Alex Vogts
"Pa is standing tall in heaven and earned his wings. You will always have a place"
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Kaylee Vogts
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Misty Vogts
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Misty Vogts
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Angie
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Tina Giebler
"Always Loved my Papa Bear💗 Rest in Peace. "
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Randy Keene
"Dad I love you and will miss you. I will see you when I take my journey."
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Your loving wife Joan
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Roger and Alice Keene
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Tommy lee keene
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Shelley Paradee
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Dennis & Marla Johnson
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Jennifer Rose
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Connie Jo Vogts
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Obituary for Tom Owen Keene
Tom Owen Keene, 86, of Sublette died Friday, April 1, 2016 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born February 24, 1930 in Grove, Oklahoma, to Myrtle (Inlow) and Elza Howard Keene. He married Dorothy Joan Bestwick on July 15, 1955 in Arlington, Virginia. Tom and Joan lived in Salina, Kansas for 49 years.
He was a Korean War Veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post #205 in Sublette and Post #62 in Salina, Kansas.
Tom had a love for racing. He helped build the Salina Speedway when it first began and continued to provide maintenance over the years. He also enjoyed NASCAR. In recent years he loved watching his great grandchildren race micro sprint cars. He was a fan of many sports but especially Girls Softball. He maintained many ball diamonds over the years in Salina and later in Sublette. He treasured the quiet time of gardening and working with bee hives. Birthdays and family gatherings were very special to Tom. Spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren always brought great joy to his life.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joan; sons, Tommy and wife Nancy of Vinita, Ok, Randy of Salina, Ks, Roger and wife Alice of Turpin, Ok; a daughter, Connie Vogts and husband Jeff of Sublette, Ks; 9 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by his parents; two brothers and two sisters; a grandson and a great granddaughter.
Visitation is Monday, April 4, 2016, from 9am-6pm at Weeks Family Funeral Home, 1547 Road 190, Sublette Ks.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 3:00pm at the Sublette Southern Baptist Church with Pastor Andy Arnold officiating. Cremation will take place after the service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Satanta District Hospital and the Sublette American Legion Post #205 in care of Weeks Family Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1200, Sublette, Ks 67877. Condolences may be left online at WeeksFamilyFuneralHome.com
He was a Korean War Veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post #205 in Sublette and Post #62 in Salina, Kansas.
Tom had a love for racing. He helped build the Salina Speedway when it first began and continued to provide maintenance over the years. He also enjoyed NASCAR. In recent years he loved watching his great grandchildren race micro sprint cars. He was a fan of many sports but especially Girls Softball. He maintained many ball diamonds over the years in Salina and later in Sublette. He treasured the quiet time of gardening and working with bee hives. Birthdays and family gatherings were very special to Tom. Spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren always brought great joy to his life.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joan; sons, Tommy and wife Nancy of Vinita, Ok, Randy of Salina, Ks, Roger and wife Alice of Turpin, Ok; a daughter, Connie Vogts and husband Jeff of Sublette, Ks; 9 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by his parents; two brothers and two sisters; a grandson and a great granddaughter.
Visitation is Monday, April 4, 2016, from 9am-6pm at Weeks Family Funeral Home, 1547 Road 190, Sublette Ks.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 3:00pm at the Sublette Southern Baptist Church with Pastor Andy Arnold officiating. Cremation will take place after the service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Satanta District Hospital and the Sublette American Legion Post #205 in care of Weeks Family Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1200, Sublette, Ks 67877. Condolences may be left online at WeeksFamilyFuneralHome.com
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